Cast of Yentl

Barbra Streisand portrays Yentl, a Jewish girl who poses as a man to study religious texts.

Mandy Patinkin stars as Avigdor, Yentl's close friend and study partner.

Amy Irving plays Hadass, a young woman engaged to Avigdor who forms a complicated love triangle with Yentl.

Nehemiah Persoff appears as Rebbe Mendel, Yentl's father who encourages her thirst for knowledge.

Steven Hill takes on the role of Reb Alter Vishkower, a Torah study leader in the Jewish community.

Allan Corduner is Shimmele, a friend of Yentl who discovers her secret.

Ruth Goring portrays Esther Rachel, another young woman caught in the love triangle with Yentl and Avigdor.

David de Keyser plays Rabbi Zalman, a respected figure in the Jewish community who interacts with Yentl.

Bernard Spear is the Tailor who assists Yentl in her transformation.

Doreen Mantle appears as Mrs. Shaemen, a character within the Jewish community.

Lynda Baron plays Peshe, another member of the Jewish community who interacts with Yentl.

Jack Lynn is the Bookseller, a minor character who is part of the story.